WHCU Radio

WHCU Radio (870 AM) is a United States-based commercial radio station located in the city of Ithaca, New York, that offers a news/talk format and is owned by Saga Communications, which has managed it since 2005. WHCU’s studios and offices are located on Hanshaw Road in Ithaca. The station has been owned by Saga Communications, operating as part of its Cayuga Radio Group, since 2005. Its programming is also available on FM translator W249DW at 97.7 MHz, enhancing its reach within the community. The station’s weekday lineup includes local programming such as “Ithaca’s Morning News” with Joe Salzone, followed by nationally syndicated shows like “The Hugh Hewitt Show,” “The Sean Hannity Show,” and “The Mark Levin Show.” WHCU Radio also serves as the flagship for Cornell University Big Red sports broadcasts, covering football, hockey, and men’s lacrosse games.